Movies
When classes finally end for the year, there’s no better way to relax and unwind than with a great summer movie. Here’s a list of the most anticipated movies to look out for this summer:
1. Kings of Summer
Who: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman
What: Comedy, Indie
When: May 31 in select cities, June 7 everywhere
About: An Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival, Kings of Summer is a coming-of-age story about three boys who run away from the chaos of their lives and decide to build a new home together in the woods.
Why: The trailer is promisingly funny and charming. If you’re in the mood for something thoughtful and touching while still entertaining, this is the movie you should see!
2. The Internship
Who: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn
What: Comedy
When: June 7
About: Two middle-aged salesmen find themselves with an internship at Google and must compete with the new, young tech-savvy generation for jobs.
Why: This movie confronts the growing prominence of the digital age in a funny, modern way. This is the movie for you if you’re looking for something laidback and funny.
3. This is the End
Who: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Jason Segel
What: Comedy, Mock-Horror
When: June 12
About: Another end-of-the-world comedy flick with a star-studded twist: the main characters are attending a party when bizarre attacks send Hollywood into chaos. There are cameos from several celebrities including Emma Watson and Rihanna, all appearing as themselves, as the men face the apocalypse.
Why: It’s a new take on the end-of-the-world theme and you get to see all of your favorite celebrities playing themselves in a movie that puts all of them together
4. The Bling Ring
Who: Emma Watson, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang
What: Crime, Drama
When: June 14
About: Based on real events, a group of teenagers stalk celebrities on the Internet in order to rob their homes.
Why: We get to see Emma Watson in another American role after Perks of Being a Wildflower.
5. Monsters University
Who: Billy Crystal, John Goodman
What: Animated, Family
When: June 21
About: A prequel to the animated Pixar movie Monsters, Inc. (2001), this movie takes a look at when Mike and Sully first met in college and the beginning of their friendship.
Why: We were kids when Monsters, Inc. first came out and now we’re in college so this prequel movie is perfect for our generation. Plus, you’re never too old for a Pixar movie.
TV Shows
Also, if you find yourself with a lot of free time this summer break and don’t know what to do with yourself or are just looking for another television series to get addicted to after Game of Thrones’ recent season finale, here are a few of the top TV series that are airing this summer:
1. Pretty Little Liars
The nearly frustratingly suspenseful series returns this summer for its fourth season on Tuesday, June 11 at 8pm on ABC Family. If you’re into murder mysteries, drama and well-dressed high school students, start watching Pretty Little Liars if you don’t already.
2. Dexter
A TV series about a serial killer who kills criminals, the eighth season of Dexter airs on Sunday, June 30 at 9pm on Showtime. This is the suspenseful crime drama’s final season and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the show will end.
3. Wilfred
Wilfred is about about a depressed man who, after failing to commit suicide with a drug cocktail, is the only person who sees his neighbor’s dog as a man dressed in a dog suit. This odd comedy is returning on June 20 to FX.
4. Arrested Development
The first episode of this hilarious television series was released about ten years ago, but it’s still regarded as one of the funniest comedies to air on television and its fan base is still crazy about it. On May 26, the entire fourth season was released on Netflix. All of the dysfunctional Bluth family returned with its original cast in the fourth season and a feature film is rumored to be in the works.